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I think the Bachelor is ridiculous - the thought that a woman can fall in love after 2 or 3 weeks while she's sharing a man with 20 other women. This is a stupid show.

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trash television.

This show cracks me up! All these girls fighting over one guy. Talk about heaven! However, the success rate of the relationships are very small. I enjoy watching sometimes.

Just the name turns me off. The name is meant to sound really cool. I don't like the idea of them making it entertainment for girls to be fighting over a boy. If you want perverse entertainment, watch the Jerry Springer show. Usually Jerry Springer is a lot more entertaining! I agree with what someone below said in their comments 'that this show is degrading to women and we have taken a step backwards in uplifting the image of women' (not her exact words.) It is degrading to women, because it makes women look like they are cheap, and they all can't live without their man. They are so desperate, theyll fight over a man. Plus they are materialistic, ware bikinis all the time and love rich men. Not a very good image.

I always enjoyed watching this show up until I saw Jen dumping Jerry- my favorite guy on the whole show! Jen is a spoiled little brat who doesn't even know what she wants. She obviously went for looks (which is why she chose Jerry) and then realized last minute that they weren't even compatible. She certainly doesn't know a good thing when she sees it. Jerry has the whole package; the looks, manners and character. Jerry, you may call me anytime!!

I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY I VERY MUCH ENJOY WATCHING THIS SHOW. MY FAVORITE SERIES WERE AARON, TRISTA, AND JEN!!!!

I think the show is great, but the Trish part was set up. I hate to think it is all staged. I like it when is seems more real. It does need to have different part because after a while it is all the same. I hope you can make it as fun as it was in the first shows. Keep them coming they are great, just need a litte change. Change is good....

I love the Bachelor/Bachelorette. I am addicted!!!! Keep them coming!

Some people tend to think that Jesse Palmer has picked his future wife. Rest assured, he had no intentions of doing so. He did this for a little extra fame and money. The guy is a good looking NFL quarterback who has had signficant tv exposure. Do you think he's going to settle down now, at 25? I would highly doubt it. The 2 girls that it came down to were the 2 that the network thought would draw the best ratings.

This show was one of my favorites, but now it is turning out to be not so classy. I cannot believe that Jessica was chosen after Tara was totally misled by Jesse. Its Jesse loss if he did not pick Tara. She is such a great girl who is not like the other girls who were all over him. The simple fact she was brought up so well by her parents so guarded just tells you her class. Jesse you have no idea what a great mistake you have made chosen a 21 yr. old student who has nothing to offer to you. Time will tell...you did not make the right choice!

I thought that the way they chose to end this show was shameful and disrespectful to the (losing) girl, Tara. It was awful to show Jessica B watching , what should have been a more classy good-bye, from a window. After all, wasn't Jesse Palmer supposedly falling for both of them at some point?? Shame on you producers for allowing the order of which the ladies get out from the limo to change, to better create the element of surprise. A simple edited earlier on... would have sufficed.

I am 57 years old and just love this show. I liked the first couple more, when it seemed to be more natural and not scripted, but would not miss it.

I love watching the Bachelor! Just I think its getting a little set up. The last episode with Trish was so set up....it was stupid. I know you guys had to put something on the previews to get people's attention but still. I also heard that it was staged for Mandy Jay or whatever about her pagent stuff. That her mom had to take it out of the attic and put it out. I dunno...just a little comment. Maybe make it more real.

Me and my husband love watching this show. Sometimes the girls get carried away, like Trish, she just needs to get over it, sounds like she is a very spoiled brat, that needs to get a life. The way she acts, I feel sorry for the man she marries, he'll live in misery ! Thanks :)

i think this show is unfair to black men why don't they have a chance to be on this show and pick from alot of black women i have not seen a black man on this show yet are they not allowed whats the deal aren't we suppose to allow people of all races to get a chance or is this show for a certain race

Lanny needs to be the next bachelor. His strong family connection with his Christian upbringing, I feel, was the reason he didn't get a rose. Lanny seemed to have the morals and values needed for the next show.

The show was great as always and the world already loved Bob. However, I think the world wanted Kelley Jo to win. I think they made a more compatible couple. Kelley Jo should be offered the next Bachelorette show, as I think the world now loves her in the same manner as they did Bob,

Ok this show use to be a 5...but OMG Bob what were you thinking? The only word I can even think of to describe Estella is...ICK! Hope your mother is happy.

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come on this is fun!!

I started following this program when all of the woman showed up the first night. I did not feel taht it was fair to rate or judge before veiwing. As of last nights show, I am so very disappointed that women are flaunted again in such a terrible light. Being a Christian, this is such a demeaning way for both parties to select a mate. What happened to God's plan?? The women are dressed in an inappropiate manner thoughout, they are showing and expressing their desires for material gains, there is gossip, backstabbing and hypocrisy that is unbelievable. He is an attractive man with a monetary means to be able to find someone without displaying himself in such a derogitory manner. What have we come to? I surely hope that this is not the future of our lives or our television programming. This really is a shame. It embarrasses me to be woman. Thank God I waited for the man He choose for me.

A fun reality show to watch which is why i'm shocked that so mant people have a grudge against the show since they gave it terrible ratings. The women are very pretty. However, I will like the next Bachelor to be a man whose name starts with the letter M, maybe a man named Mike, instead of a man whose name start with the letter A like the three bachelors Alex, Aaron, and Andrew.

I like this show. It is like watching the Miss America pageant, and I have always loved pageants. I like to pick my favorite. By the way, I think Charlie on Bachelorette is a cutie pie, and I hope he eventually agrees to be the next Bachelor. P.S. the only TV I watch are a few dating reality shows and the all news channels! It used to ONLY watch the the all news channels. I hate regular TV. Never seen any of the sitcoms or dramas on the air currently. (Except of course Seinfeld--I like this)

I can't believe all the negative comments about this show . I thought it was great!!!!! . What is the diffrent between someone trying to find a compatable mate compared to a murder show ,or a money hungy person eating bugs . I watched all the shows and loved every one of them. Something better to talk about than the war and wondering if we going or not . That's depressing . Im sure if all the negative viewers where wined and dinned they wouldn't say anything . I can't believe the woman who called the woman whores !!!!!. What kind of a mother is she . I know ,she is the kind that thinks what she puts in the toilet doesn't stick hehehehe!!!!! I can't wait for the next shows to come .....

Being my age, 50, and having gone through relationships, and knowing how hard they are to start and keep going, I want to state that your company makes the ongoing "new" relationship very hard to keep up. You keep these new lovers apart and in the media (Enquirer Mag.for example) when they should have some private time together to build up a fragile relationship without a camera in their face and make the relationship stronger. The only one that has worked out is the one where the girl makes a choice. The guys have now disappeared from their "chosen mates" to others. Obviously the girls are more serious than the guys! I see the guys looking for a nice piece of a--- and the camera in their face.

Is anyone surprised that Aaron and Helene have already split? Come on once the bright lights have dimmed and these people go back to their real lives-- reality sets in.. and you realize that you are not in love. I bet Trista's relationship will probably not last either (The Bachelorette)

Didn't television learn ANYTHING from the Who Wants to Marry a Multimillionaire DISASTER? Serve up a supposedly "smart" dupe and it aquires a bunch of so-called "class???" Forget it. Where's the escapism, the good role models, the UNREALITY?

Just what every guy wants, 25 of his girlfriends sharing a room talking about him. Potential death trap? In other words, trashy and unrealistic.

AWFUL reality series, with no momentum or emotions to show, despite the fact that there is supposed to be romance.

THESE PEOPLE ARE SHALLOW STUPID PRETTY PEOPLE, JUST BARBIES AND A KEN. YOU CAN'T TAKE THIS SHOW SERIOUSLY. Anyone on that show is a match for the man, they are all too stupid to be with anyone else.

How could he not pick Gwen?????

Disgusting!!!! This show and all of the other reality shows are nothing but junk TV for idiots who don't have a life or anything else better to do than to watch some idiot screw a bunch of sluts.

Even though this form of dating seems to be a totally hollywood production and not believable I think having a guy that is truly a nice guy makes the out come even more exciting and I wish them the best.

I admit it, I watched almost the entire show. It was so terrible that I became hooked. However, I will not watch it in the future. Those women should think so much more of themselves then to compete for a guy who seemed to want a girl to fit his resume. That is why he picked Helene isn't it. I mean Brooke -absolutely PERFECT for him. Loving, thoughful, sincere. I could almost feel her genuiness through the TV screen. She seemed like a wonderful and fun person who deserves so much more! In the end he said they were not at the same place in their lives-well, he could have said that from the beginning-she didn't age 6 years since the show started. I think when it came down to it, he really would have loved to be with Brooke, however he needed a girl who would fit his status in life. Oh, and how can a guy kiss a girl who talks through each kiss, if I were a guy that would drive me crazy! Helene seems very fake, very snobby and high maintanence, I think Aaron was very blind, but he'll find out. To all women-treat yourselves better don't demean yourself, love is not a competition-its love!

I am a Bachelor Junkie. I love this show. It is awesome.

I feel for the women in the Bachelor they fall in love too quickly with the young bachelor and his money. To the Bachelor he needs to understand that women are more emotional than men. He needs not take that lightly. He needs to be understanding and genuine to all the women on the show. Tomora

I am one of the morons who watched this show to its finale. Apparently, the behind the scenes show must have been dramatically different than what was televised. Why else would a man choose such a high-maintenance, manipulative, fashion nightmare with a laugh that makes you want to jump off a building. At first I thought it was kind of romantic, but I am ashamed to have been part of the viewing audience.

I think the BACHELOR last night made the wrong decision. I have been watching the show since the beginning. I immediately thought Brook and him were "soul mates" since the first show. I never expected him to pick Helene. Wow--what a shock! Poor Brooke-I think she knew she was the one for him all along too.

The show was great but I was disappointed in the end result. I did not like Helene from the beginning and was devastated for Brooke. I just finished watching them this morning on Good Morning America and Brooke was so sweet and gracious and even congratulated Aaron and Helene. Trista didn't do that after the last show. And speaking about Trista, I can't wait for the Bachelorette. Bring it on!!!

This show is the most degrading show to women Ive ever seen!. I makes me furious that these whores would even agree to go on this show. Women have come so far inthis country, now it seems we are making giant strides backward. As the mother of three daughters I am truly appalled!. Last night on TV two aout of three choices were Horribe. Bachelor and the Victoria secretfashion show ... GAG ME!!!Any one who watches thes shows..especially women.. should be ashamed! They are contributing to the degradation of their own gender!

ok let's talk.... I give major kudosto the show for the best ratings grabber ever....it apparently beat the who shot JR episode...why... think about it it was the only one that really was an unpredictable ending... as much a s we thought we knew it all after all the gimmicks since then on TV Could she be any less enthused...it was less enthusiam than bagging "the biggest game" during hunting season....any woman who went through this so called "reality" process on national TV shouldhave been screaming, crying. shaking. Lisa Marie Presley and Michael Jacksons kiss was more ethusiastic than their kiss...not saying muchnow , HUH! Cons: the snicker (giddy annoying laugh), the interegating brothers(how trite), bad dressing(my turkey "dressing" is more appealing)

I cannot believe that this is what we have resorted to!? Are these women that desperate that they are all crying over this guy? A guy they literally met 6 weeks ago? These women need a lesson on security and self esteem. I wonder if it would have been the same reaction if the bachelor was a normal guy, making $50,000 a year? Kind of makes you wonder where the morales are and where the gold diggers turned out. ABC should be ashamed of themselves! Are they that troubled for ratings.

I truely love this show. I find it VERY addicting!!And I am SO looking forward to find out how it ends!

Out of all the stupid reality shows out there, "The Bachelor" is definitely the worse.It's so fake and sick. I really feel bad for all the people out there who waste their time watching it. They obviously don't have any better way to spend their time, which is sad.

i think that Aaron made a big mistake for not giving Gwen a rose, because I think Gwen would be a great wife because she is a mature woman who knows what she wants. It is sad hearing Aaron said he didn't pick her because he thinks she doesn't like him that much, but I think that Gwen like him a lot, just that she doesn't show it as much as the other girls. I respect and she deserves someone better, if he doesnt see the good in her.

It's not brain surgery...but it is light hearted and fun...Plus it brings out the catty woman in me>>. Meeeowww!

I'm almost speechless....what is this world coming to?

I must say, a few weeks ago I would not have even bothered to watch "The Bachelor" but I decided to watch the special as I was curious about each of these men and I have wondered how and why they would even consider this avenue to find that special person. After I had watched the interviews I picked Aaron Buerge myself and when it was announced he would be the next bachelor, well, I just had to see how he would handle himself. I want to commend those who choose this young man. I have never been so impressed with anyone as I have been with him. His honestly towards these young lady's and how he has handled each and every situation has been an inspiration. From where I sit as a viewer and based on what we are allowed to see, you couldn't have found a better candidate than this young man. There is no doubt in my mind that his sole mate and perfect match is Helene. She has impressed me so much with her strength and ability to stand up for herself and say what's on her mind. She has morals and princials and is very concerned about her reputation and the damage all of this publicity could do with regards to her own career should things not work out for them. "Yes, she knew all of the possibilties before hand but probably never dreamed it would go this far". This is why she had been keeping her feelings so guarded. He even mentioned how much he respected and admired her for being so open and honest about her feelings and why she may leave. This is what he is looking for in a women and she is the one who will challenge him and make him happy. The chemistry between these two young people is so obvious. He can see and feel her natural beauty, she's not afraid to laugh at him as well as with him. She's fun and sincere. I admire this young lady and commend her for standing up for herself. "She's nobody's fool" I had observed Helene's hesitates at a few of the Rose Ceremonies and understood it. When Aaron would ask a question more personal you can tell she is embarrassed and her answers are short and fast. Relationships are hard enough on any couple, add the world watching you. I don't know how any of them have stood the pressure. The camera's are a real problem for her but "when they're alone, she'll have no problem what so ever, expressing herself to him". She is falling hard for him and wants him for all the right reasons. The last Episode 6 proved to me she's not thinking about the money, or the status. She's for real and has heart. When Aaron meant her family that shed a lot of light on why she is guarded. It all became clear to him being the only girl and having three older brothers plus her career in an elementary school. Aaron has always known the type of women he's looking for and Helene is the one. They are perfect for each other.

While I can not believe I have gotten hooked on this program, I find that I can not get enough of it. However, reality TV? Please, this is as far from reality as I think you can get. Christy said it in a few interviews "It is not like real life, you only have a few days to develope strong feelings for this guy". I would like to see it more like Survivor, where the girls are on teams and have to do challenges for a date. You know, like cooking, cleaning and running arround picking up his cleaning and watching him watch sports while he yells at the TV.

i agree with the bashers this show is Pathetic, an excuse for some dude to get it on with 50 backstabbing sluts for the a few weeks, only to dump the finalist a week after the show. It 's gross guys, and girls, gross.....

I don't know what to say. This show has to be the worst thing on TV, just a notch above "Howard Stern." Ugh.

This is the only program that I actually make an honest effort to watch faithfully. Last season the bachelor picked the one I wanted him to. True, she's busty, but if he picked Trista people'd complain because he picked the thin one! The ladies were a lot more wholesome and stable last time, but I'm enjoying these crazy immature gals this go round. I like Brooke, but her accent irks me. I think Helene may be more trifling than she's let on thus far. Can't wait until next week!!

First Weeks episode: Out of curosity, who is writing this script? I don't mean to sound insulting. This show gives the impression that it is a soap opera, which has been written by a group of writers who had too much to drink. Sorry, not very realistic and what is it with these females that were selected? Their behavior makes me ashamed to be connect to the female race. Why can't the producer come up with a male who is more reserved and who exhibits more mature behavior. Let's face it, no one cares about some guy and girl having a televised grouping session, in very poor taste. A suggestion try to leave out the groping sessions, and I'm sure that the show will be a success in the long run. ===== Second Weeks episode: This show was a little bit better, a little more reserved. Ladies, he is only a man and there is only one of him. Why on earth would any intelligent female wait around for a man? It just doesn't make sense. There is an old saying; women of the show The Bachelor 2. Get down off the Cross, because some else needs the wood. Get over it ladies and learn to lose gracefully, please have some pride and when the party is over walk away, but not hysterically.

I'm with bruijin- top shelf guilty pleasure. You cringe for the "contestants" when they come off hurt or surprised. I mean, hello, only one comes out alive. What did you expect? IT'S A GAME. I think the reverse version will be much different. It's a commonly held truth that some men can date indefinitely without an emotional investment. That will take away much of the angst we see in the male bachelor setup. There will, I expect, be even more competition among men, whether they're actually interested in her or not. I agree, it's trash TV, but woman cannot live on CNN alone.

How much lower can we go? Degrading to women and men.

I LOVE TO WATCH THIS SHOW, I PERSONALLY THINK THAT BROOKE FROM ALBERTVILLE, ALABAMA IS THE PERFECT MATCH FOR HIM. IF YOU GET HIM BROOKE, BRING HIM BACK TO ALABAMA!!!!!

Ok so who should the new Bachelor pick well there are only four that could be his soulmate. They are in order. 1. Heather. 2. Erin (Close Tie here) 3. Dana 4. Christy Charles

I have just seen the second showing of "The Bachelor" with Alex Michel. First, Amanda deserved what she got. The only reason why she increased her bust size was so that it would match her big butt! I give her 5 years before she is a regular heifer. Second, Alex is an loser and only looking for noriaty and a free quick lay, which Amanda so quickly gave. She basically stated in the beginning, "Most people think I am innocent, but in truth, I am very open sexually." Uh, can't tell you are EASY with that statement now can we????? Trista is way too good for Alex and this show just confirms my thoughts that all men are out for sex only with women.

Who is more pathetic? A. ABC for ripping off Who wants to marry a Multimillionaire? B. The Darva Conger clones. C. The Bachelor's personality is fake like Michael Jackson's nose. In the end, this catch choosed the girl with fake tits. D. All of the above. I doubt that any fan can persuade me to watch Bachelor 2.

Yet another in the now long line of imbecilic "reality" show offerings. You have to give the TV execs credit though...they've certainly managed to isolate the idiot portion of the population and are REALLY cashing in on it big time. This ka ka is about as real as the WWF - except it has less social and cultural value.

I loved the show, it takes you out of the normalcy of everyday life to a little fairytale and we need that sometimes. I am looking forward and can't wait for the next airing

Yet another in a long string of reality t.v. shows. This show however is a sad commentary on sexism in this country. These smart(I use the term loosely) and beautiful women competing over one (questionably) good catch? Why? To get on t.v. perhaps. The women are like prostitutues....selling themselves short. Get some self respect ladies!

I missed most of the episodes but what I did catch of it, it didn't seem too bad. It's right up my alley I like reality shows. I did catch the last show last night and it didn't surprise me that he would pick either Trista the Miami Heat dancer or Amanda with her boob job. But what did surprise me was that he never proposed to Amanda, he bought the ring but never gave it to her. Is that a sign of where their relationship is going.